One of the most searched topics when it comes to wedding flowers is, “Which flower arrangements fit my budget?” Hopefully, this guide will help you determine how much bang you can get for your buck, and how to prioritize which floral pieces are the most important.
As you discuss your event budget, it is important to decide how much will go toward the venue and the guest count as opposed to the flowers and the adornments. More straightforward weddings tend to place more stress on the former, whereas intricate events choose to place emphasis on decor. There is no right or wrong. It is merely preference.
As you scroll through this list, you’ll notice these items are predominantly comprehensive. The more significant an item is, the more price points will include it. However, this is merely a guide made available to you to act as a general template. It may not be necessary for you to include corsages with any budget. On the other hand, you might feel that a sweetheart table is more important than your ceremony arch. Every wedding should be built from scratch – custom made to fit the vision of the bride and groom.
Affordable
If you’re looking for a simple, low-cost wedding, this might be most applicable to you. These events do not require a multitude of arrangements dispersed throughout your venue or complicated floral installation pieces. The most affordable option would be purely the essentials.
Bridal Bouquet
Groom’s Boutonnière
Bridesmaids’ Bouquets
Groomsmen’s Boutonnières
Mothers’ Corsages
Fathers’ Boutonnières
Moderate
After the essentials, the personal flowers, we move on to simplistic versions of the most common wedding arrangements. This category still often falls into our A La Carte option, being as it does not always require delivery or installation. This can help you save on overall cost as well.
Complex Personals – items listed above
Flower Girl + Ring Bearer
Simple Arch Installation
Single Reception Table Centerpieces
Primary Accent Piece Arrangements – Welcome Table, Cake Table, Cocktail Bar, Escort Table, etc.
High-End
The next upgrade would be to elaborate on the more central pieces (i.e. arch, centerpieces) and to expand toward the most commonly seen areas of your venue. At this price point, these arrangements might be more complex pieces with high-end blooms, but are usually not full blown floral displays.
Complex Personals
Flower Girl + Ring Bearer
Complex Arch Installation
Aisle Pieces – Walkway Petals, Chair End Tie-Ons, Garland Runners, Entryway Arrangements
Elaborate Reception Table Centerpieces
Primary Accent Piece Arrangements – Welcome Table, Cake Table, Cocktail Bar, Escort Table, etc.
Secondary Accent Piece Arrangements – Doorways, Mantles, Cake Flowers, etc.
Simple Sweetheart Table
Limitless
These events are often not constrained by budget. Likewise, applicable venues have many areas to cover in terms of florals and decor. Because of this, this final category is made up of highly extravagant installations possibly deemed unnecessary with other events.
But let’s be honest, flowers are always necessary.
Complex Personals
Flower Girl + Ring Bearer
Complex Arch Installation
Aisle Pieces – Walkway Petals, Chair End Tie-Ons, Garland Runners, Entryway Arrangements
Elaborate Reception Table Centerpieces
Napkin Greenery Accents
Primary Accent Piece Arrangements – Welcome Table, Cake Table, Cocktail Bar, etc.
Secondary Accent Piece Arrangements – Doorways, Mantles, Cake Flowers, etc.
Elaborate Sweetheart Table
Complex Escort Card Installation
Photo Backdrop Display
Hanging Floral Installations
Staircase Displays
Floating Fountain/Pool Arrangements
